4 bralettes for on-trend gifting this Valentine's Day

Forget classic lingerie sets this Valentine's Day: this year, it's all about the bralette. The standout style for 2018 will be a great gift for loved ones this February 14. A cross between a bra and a crop top, a bralette can be worn as lingerie or even as a top for a sporty, sexy look. It's a great gift to surprise and treat your other half with this Valentine's Day.

Chrystalle Scarlet bralette and short-style briefs set by Wacoal

This Valentine's Day, Wacoal has a lingerie set comprising a bralette, or long-line bra, in Calais Leavers lace and Swiss-dot tulle. The generous décolleté is highlighted with a diamanté detail. The bralette comes in a racy red shade and has matching short-style briefs in the same materials.
Price: €78 for the bralette and €42 for the briefs.
Website: www.wacoallingerie.com

Soiree Lace bralette and Brazilian briefs by Freya Lingerie

White is the color of choice for Freya Lingerie's Soiree Lace set, comprising a bralette decorated with geometric motif lace and sheer panels, and with a plunge décolleté. It has matching Brazilian briefs.
Price: €57.95 for the bralette and €29.95 for the Brazilian briefs.
Website: www.freyalingerie.com

Embroidered bralette from Victoria's Secret

Lingerie brand Victoria's Secret celebrates love with a long-line bra embroidered with a multitude of sweet nothings such as "Toujours," "Amour fou," "Love," "Oui," etc. The words featured on this creation -- in embroidered tulle, with cutaways at the back and adjustable straps -- send a clear message to that special someone.
Price: €69.59.
Website: www.victoriassecret.com

Shell bralette and short-style briefs set by Etam

For Valentine's Day, lingerie brand Etam brings a retro twist to the art of seduction with the Shell set in black. This comprises a triangle bralette entirely in lace, with sheer sections and a corset-style back, plus matching short-style briefs.
Price: €32.99 and €18.99.
Website: www.etam.com

Turn up the heat

If you’re planning to amp up your V-Day plans by turning up the heat, these daringly seductive lingerie sets will help you set the mood right.

It doesn’t matter if you’re single or attached, you don’t need an excuse to indulge and slip into these beautiful pieces — even if you’re the only one admiring it. After all, let's be honest: lingerie is sexy - and you looking hot in it triumphs over everything else, period.

Treat yourself to something lacey, silky or barely there and see where the rest of the night takes you.

This isn’t your ordinary lacey-racy bodysuit. Note the mesh high-neck and underwire cups; this sultry lingerie set will not only lift and perk up the twins, but it’ll also give you an elegant look by offering just that tad bit of “cover up” (okay, not really).

Cami bralettes are great; you can wear them out with a denim jacket or save ‘em for the bedroom when you’re feeling frisky. This one has a gorgeous black lace with a rose design and a pink satin underlay. The soft lace peplum gives this bra an extra flirtatious and feminine appeal — perfect for the laid back girl who prefers cute and comfortable to sexy and structured.

If you’re the type of girl who has her life together just enough to be able to squeeze into a corset without injury, then good for you — we guess. But this pretty lil’ number is for the rest of us girls who’ve suffered one two many muscle strains from the impossible task itself. The waspie mimics the look of a corset, while the bra features darted cups and lace-up ribbons with rose gold hoops for a “bondage-inspired” edge.

What gives this bodysuit its edge is its unexpected plunging neckline next to its classy cap sleeves and choker neck. Made in sexy sheer fishnet and accented with pretty lace and flirty cutouts, this number shows off just the right amount of skin without looking too over-the-top.

Here’s why this bodysuit should be an automatic yes: It’s fiery red, has a pretty mix of red-tinted mesh and silk ribbons, and hints of bondage with its sexy strappy details. This provocative number will surely be felicitous for this coming Valentine’s Day.

We are quite obsessed with this lingerie because it’s a simple step up from a regular soft lace bra with a girly frill trim which runs along the straps and underneath the bra. It also comes with a pair of high-waisted briefs to give you a flattering retro cut. If you’re looking for lingerie that isn’t overtly risque, this one’s perfect for you.

Inspired by the bygone glamour of Art Deco, this lingerie set features a black fine net tulle base base topped with ornate black and silver lurex embroidery. To amp up the glam factor, it also has sweeping straps of matching nude elastic topped with sparkling Swarovski crystals. Talk about luxe!

Here’s what you get when you give a lingerie a sporty twist. With a contrasting black elastic band, this floral lace number is a cute option for those who like their lingerie slightly simpler. Rendered in a Vday-appropriate reddish orange, a soft lace bra set like this will surely spice things for playtime— and be comfortable enough to sleep in after.

COS Mississippi orange set, price unavailable

Lace bra set

Your man won't be able to catch his breath after seeing you in cheeky little number. Featuring contrasting pink lace against an icy pink velvet, this lingerie set is seduction at its finest with its lightly-padded cups and underwired support and suspenders for an added tease.

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